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simplify (12-17)/(-5-(-2))

Solution

simplify

\frac{12 - 17}{- 5 - ( - 2 )}

Solution

\frac{5}{3}

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Solution steps

\frac{12 - 17}{- 5 - ( - 2 )}

Apply rule:

a - (- b) = a + b

- 5 - (- 2) = - 5 + 2

= \frac{12 - 17}{- 5 + 2}

12 - 17 = - 5

= \frac{- 5}{- 5 + 2}

Add the numbers:

- 5 + 2 = - 3

= \frac{- 5}{- 3}

Apply the fraction rule:

\frac{- a}{- b} = \frac{a}{b}

= \frac{5}{3}

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is (12-17)/(-5-(-2)) ?
The solution to (12-17)/(-5-(-2)) is 5/3